Director Henry Smith sells AXIS Capital (AXS) shares, keeps stake

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LTD director Henry B. Smith sold shares in the company. On May 7, 2026, he completed an open-market sale of 2,542 Common Shares at an average price of $98.69 per share. After this transaction, he continues to hold 46,347 Common Shares directly, indicating he retains a significant personal stake in AXIS Capital.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 2,542 shares ($250,870)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider SMITH HENRY B

Role null

Sold 2,542 shs ($251K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Shares	2,542	$98.69	$251K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares — 46,347 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares sold: 2,542 shares Sale price per share: $98.69 per share Shares held after transaction: 46,347 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares sold 2,542 shares Open-market sale of Common Shares on May 7, 2026

Sale price per share $98.69 per share Average price for the May 7, 2026 transaction

Shares held after transaction 46,347 shares Direct ownership following the reported sale

Net share change 2,542 shares sold Net-sell direction in transaction summary

Key Terms

open-market sale, Common Shares, Form 4, transaction code "S", +1 more

5 terms

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action: "open-market sale" describing the Form 4 transaction"

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

Common Shares financial

"security_title: "Common Shares" for the non-derivative transaction"

Common shares are the basic units of ownership in a company that give holders a claim on profits and a right to vote on key matters, like electing the board. Think of them as membership cards in a club: they let you share in successes and losses, but in a bankruptcy or liquidation they are paid after creditors and preferred shareholders, so their value can swing more and matters for assessing risk and potential return.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4) reporting the director’s transaction"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

transaction code "S" financial

"transaction_code: "S" with description "Sale in open market or private transaction""

net-sell direction financial

"transactionSummary shows netBuySellDirection: "net-sell""

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

SMITH HENRY B

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED

29 RICHMOND ROAD, 3RD FLR

(Street)

PEMBROKE HM 08

(City) (State) (Zip)

BERMUDA

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LTD [ AXS ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/07/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Shares	05/07/2026		S		2,542	D	$98.69	46,347	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

Remarks:

	G. Christina Gray-Trefry, Attorney-in-Fact	05/08/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did AXIS Capital (AXS) report for Henry B. Smith?

AXIS Capital reported that director Henry B. Smith executed an open-market sale of 2,542 Common Shares on May 7, 2026 at an average price of $98.69 per share, according to a Form 4 insider filing.

How many AXIS Capital (AXS) shares does Henry B. Smith hold after the sale?

After the reported sale, director Henry B. Smith directly holds 46,347 AXIS Capital Common Shares. This figure reflects his post-transaction ownership as disclosed in the Form 4 and shows he maintains a substantial ongoing equity position.

Was the AXIS Capital (AXS) insider transaction an open-market sale?

Yes. The Form 4 classifies Henry B. Smith’s transaction as an open-market sale, using transaction code “S” and describing it as a “Sale in open market or private transaction.” This indicates a standard discretionary share sale rather than a grant or tax withholding.

What was the sale price for Henry B. Smith’s AXIS Capital (AXS) shares?

The AXIS Capital Form 4 shows Henry B. Smith sold 2,542 Common Shares at an average price of $98.69 per share. This per-share price reflects the consideration received in the reported open-market transaction on May 7, 2026.

Does the AXIS Capital (AXS) Form 4 show any option exercises or derivatives?

No. The filing’s derivativeSummary is empty and transaction data only cover non-derivative Common Shares. There are no reported option exercises, conversions, or other derivative transactions in this particular Form 4 for Henry B. Smith.